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Trips and tipshttps://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/apr/19/travel.tripsandtips
<p>Our national obsession with the great outdoors shows no signs of abating. The latest company to enter the fray is London-based CamperVantastic, which rents out modern VW campers, complete with two double beds, fully-fitted kitchen, DVD player and sat nav system. Vans are available for a minimum of three days or can be hired for weeks at a time if you fancy a long European adventure.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/apr/19/travel.tripsandtips">Continue reading...</a>Camping holidaysNepal holidaysGreece holidaysTravelling soloAdventure travelSkiing holidaysTravelFri, 18 Apr 2008 23:11:10 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/apr/19/travel.tripsandtipsGuardian Staff2008-04-18T23:11:10ZTrips and tipshttps://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/dec/22/spain.railtravel
<p>It might have forged a reputation for independent hiking or pedalling breaks in our neighbour across the channel, but Belle France has spread its wings, or rather its lightweight, windproof kagoul, with the launch of Bella España, a guided yomp through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The circular route kicks off and ends in Granada, with four days in Lanjaron, using old trails and packhorse bridges to explore river valleys. </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/dec/22/spain.railtravel">Continue reading...</a>TravelSpain holidaysRail travelDanceSkiing holidaysCultureStageSat, 22 Dec 2007 23:52:50 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/dec/22/spain.railtravelGuardian Staff2007-12-22T23:52:50ZTrips and tips: Green runs | Village people | The way to Santa Fehttps://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/nov/24/saturday.france
<p>A selection of French chalets with green initiatives such as solar-powered or bio-mass heating and melt-water collection is on offer with Ski Beat this season. The new Chalet Adelphine in Méribel sleeps six for £499pp per week departing December 22, or stay in green Chalet Pierra Menta 2 in Plagne 1800, which sleeps 16 and has ski-in access, for £399pp half board including Gatwick flights departing January 5 or 12 (Manchester £25 extra). </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/nov/24/saturday.france">Continue reading...</a>TravelFrance holidaysWalking holidaysSpa breaksSkiing holidaysSat, 24 Nov 2007 00:11:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/nov/24/saturday.franceGuardian Staff2007-11-24T00:11:00ZTrips and tipshttps://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/feb/03/saturday.wintersportsholidays.skiing
No snow cover<p>The Post Office is advising holiday-makers anxiously monitoring weather reports before they head off skiing to check the small print of their insurance policy, too. This season has been one of the worst on record in terms of snow fall, leaving thousands of skiers stuck praying for snow or schlepping off to a higher resort in search of skiable terrain, but unable to claim compensation because many policies specify that all pistes have to be shut for a period of at least 12, if not 24, hours. </p><p>And most insurers insist policyholders get written confirmation in the reort that the pistes were closed for a certain amount of time. But the Post Office's Ski and Winter Sports insurance will pay up to £20 a day (up to a maximum of £300), with no excess, to cover transport and lift passes if a customer has to travel to another resort. The policy costs £40 for a week's cover. Expensive, but not if you have to go chasing the snow.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/feb/03/saturday.wintersportsholidays.skiing">Continue reading...</a>TravelWinter sports holidaysSkiing holidaysSat, 03 Feb 2007 23:38:59 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/feb/03/saturday.wintersportsholidays.skiingGuardian Staff2007-02-03T23:38:59Z